The Tweed Walk to Lynn loop

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Royal Burgh Of Peebles And District

The Tweed Walk to Lynn loop

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The Tweed Walk to Lynn loop

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12.8km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Fotheringham Bridge over the River Tweed

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Fotheringham Bridge is a steel-truss footbridge across the River Tweed. It is located a half-mile (0.8 km) west of the centre of Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

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1.99 km

View of Neidpath Castle

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Neidpath Castle was founded as far back as 1190 but the present castle was mostly built in the 14th century. It's a rare example of a fortified tower house.
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5.87 km

Lyne Bridge and Barns Tower/House

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When you cross the bridge over Lyne Water, many species of dippers, wagtails and sandpipers can be seen bobbing up in search of insect prey.
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9.36 km

Manor Bridge

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Not to be confused with "The Old Manor Bridge" some 300 yards away, this beautiful bridge serves as an intersection point of two possible walks. Option one is to head …

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10.2 km

Manor Sware Viewpoint

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A stunning viewing point to see Ven Law and the plantations of Glentress. Picnic tables are available and there is an entrance to South Park wood.

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10.9 km

Neidpath Tunnel

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Very long and a pitch black tunnel next to river Tweed towards Peebles. You walk 30metres inside the tunnel and you can't see a thing. Water droppings were making it …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

5.14 km

984 m

498 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.86 km

2.33 km

1.92 km

1.50 km

689 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

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Monday 9 November

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September 24, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Tweed Valley 🌥️🏰🐑🦅🕸️🌳🌲🌸🍁

The first three photos were taken this morning at the campsite in a mystical atmosphere. Fog and sun battled each other, and the sun won the battle.
Shopping in the pretty town of Peebles.
Next on the agenda was putting on our hiking boots along the Tweed River. While the name is inspired by the famous Scottish tartan, this is …

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